Endoscopy Tech GI Ambulatory surgery Center

OverviewVirginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!ResponsibilitiesAs a GI Endoscpy Tech you will provide support in an outpatient care setting.

Day of Procedure: room set-up for each procedure ensuring infection control, restocking of all supplies and turn-over of equipment. Works within the department to ensure equipment is transferred effectively between procedures area and reprocessing areas. Engaging with providers as necessary to ensure all required equipment is ready for use. Performs quality assurance on equipment prior to use.

Assists patients with preparation for procedures including entering data into the electronic health record as delegated by RN. Assists RN with patient readiness including checking vitals, patient positioning, performing enemas, taking blood glucose reading, and performing equipment safety checks. Participates in pre-procedure time out as part of healthcare team. Engages with patient as necessary to ensure their comfort.

Assists with procedures and operates a variety of equipment under the direction of the provider. Collects, prepares and labels specimens during endoscopic exams. Prepares pathology slips according to standard work.

Assists with care of patient in recovery as delegated by RN including taking and documenting vital signs and ambulating patients as necessary in preparation of discharge.

Hands off information between procedures rooms, equipment inventory and other staff members ensuring that procedures start on time with all necessary equipment available and ready for use.

Additional duties may vary by work location, including the reprocessing and high level disinfection of endoscopes according to the manufacturer’s instructions, coordinating scope repair and maintenance requirements, and securing loaner equipment as needed.

Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as a Leapfrog Top Hospital of the Decade; Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offersyou the chance to focus on what really matters your patients.Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.QualificationsWe require:

High school diploma or GED required and ability to read and comprehend at a 12th grade level or above

Must be able to read, understand and implement instructions related to proper cleaning and high level disenfectoiin of gastrointestinal endoscopes and accessories as well as various therapeutic modalities.

Completion of an accredited medical assistant course is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Completion of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) GI Associate Progrm is preferred

Maintain active CPR

Pay Range$24.96 - $34.31 /hrWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.